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Aviation buffs find 1,500 rounds of live .50 cal under old airfield

by Chris Eger

American B-24 Liberator bombers flew from the field in England during World War II to plaster the Germans in Western Europe, but they apparently left some rounds behind.

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Bundy supporter gets 30 months for illegal possession of stolen .50-cal

by Jennifer Cruz

Michael Emry admitted to stealing the weapon from a gun dealer in Idaho, then scratching off the serial numbers before taking it to Oregon.

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Teen charged in accidental shooting of boyfriend for Youtube stunt

by Jennifer Cruz

The couple planned to shoot a book with a Desert Eagle .50-caliber handgun as the boyfriend held it in front of his chest. They were convinced the book would stop the bullet.

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Hogue unveils new flat dark earth rifle and pistol bags

by Jacki Billings

Hogue Incorporated expands color options on its rifle and pistol bags, adding the ever popular flat dark earth to the mix.

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Your hunting season over? Time for some spring cleaning…

by David LaPell

Cleaning your guns after the season ends, no matter if it’s small or big game, is essential to keeping these tools in fine order for the next go round.

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Report: Army and Marine Corps trying to reduce equipment load

by Brian Seay

Military officials are working on ways to reduce the weight of body armor, ammunition, and other ground combat equipment for soldiers and Marines.

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Ohio gun dealer indicted for trafficking guns to Mexico

by Jennifer Cruz

Groves, who held an FFL, conspired for the illegal purchase and re-sell of a number of weapons, including 62 Barrett .50-caliber high-powered rifles.

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Rocking Ma Deuce in a handheld mode will invoke an uncontrollable two-step (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Richard Ryan and FullMag went hands-on with a dismounted M2 heavy machine gun and was able to stand for a few rounds of 50 BMG.

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Sentences handed down for 2 trying to smuggle guns, ammo into Mexico

by Jennifer Cruz

The two were stopped last March when they attempted to cross the border into Mexico with two AK-47s, magazines, ammo, and a tripod for a .50-caliber.

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U.S. Army shells out $90 million for small caliber ammunition cartridges

by Jacki Billings

The United States Army is set to pay out $90 million to Winchester Ammunition in a contract for small caliber ammunition cartridges.

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Bundy supporter pleads guilty to machine gun possession

by Jennifer Cruz

Michael Emry admitted to stealing the “Ma Deuce” from a Boise gun shop, then scratching off the serial number while transporting it to Oregon.

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DOJ: Bundy supporter headed to wildlife refuge with stolen .50-cal

by Jennifer Cruz

An informant told authorities that Michael Emry had planned to take the Browning M2 to the refuge but backed out because of the law enforcement presence in the area.

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